The Challenges of Learning English for Accounting in an Indonesian University

Abduh, Amirullah and Dunakhir, Samirah (2020) The Challenges of Learning English for Accounting in an Indonesian University. ASIAN EFL Journal, 27 (3.2). pp. 162-176. ISSN 17381460

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Abstract

The development of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) has become one of the important areas in the context of English language learning. The current development of ESP has gone into all areas of English learning including English for Math, science, social and politics, and English for Business and Economic sectors. There is an increasing demand of ESP globally and particularly within the Indonesian context. This study aims to explore problems faced by students in learning English for Accounting in Business department. The case study used 89 student participants who participated the online questionnaire and 29 of them who took part in voluntary interviews. All the data were analyzed thematically. The findings indicate that students in the Accounting department encounter more on linguistics challenges, followed by practical and methodological challenges. In addition, they face psychological barriers when practicing their English in front of other students. This study has pedagogical implications.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	PASCASARJANA > PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRIS - (S3) PASCASARJANA PASCASARJANA > BAHASA INGGRIS (S2) FAKULTAS BAHASA DAN SASTRA > Bahasa Inggris KARYA ILMIAH DOSEN Universitas Negeri Makassar > KARYA ILMIAH DOSEN
Divisions:	FAKULTAS BAHASA DAN SASTRA
Depositing User:	Dr Amirullah Abduh
Date Deposited:	20 Dec 2021 02:23
Last Modified:	05 May 2023 00:44
URI:	http://eprints.unm.ac.id/id/eprint/21567

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